What is PTSD?

The person doesn't have to directly experience the event, though this is often the case. He or she can also witness the event, learn of the trauma that occurred to a family member or a close friend, or witness other unpleasant elements of the event ( such as blood, dead bodies or hearing intimate details surrounding abuse).

PTSD has many different symptoms and can manifest in a nmber of different ways. People can have different experiences. Some may have more fearful re-experiencing symptoms, while others may struggle more with depressive moods, negative thinking, or social relationships.

Psychological distress when exposed to cues that relte to the event.

Significant physical respoonses to cues that relate to the event.

Dissociative reactions or flashbacks in which the person relives the event.

Repeated dreams about the trauma.

Persistent and involuntary dreadful memories of the event.

Avoidance of externa. factors that remind the person of the traumatic event and cause terrifying thoughts, feelings or memories.

Avoidance of painful memories, thoughts or feelings associated with the trauma.